Ilena is one of 12 children whose family lives in Bel Aidair. She longed to attend college. Though her parents and her aunt tried their best to send her to UCNH, they just couldn’t provide the funds necessary for the entire four year program. Ilena almost collapsed with despair when she contemplated going back to her home where there was no hope for her. This was when Haiti Hope Fund and others, like Mme. Nzunga, missionary to women in Haiti, stepped in to help. Now she has graduated with a degree in theology and hopes to go on to get a second degree in business. Her husband of one year also graduated in 2007 and they are expecting their first baby in September. She wants to help her brothers and sisters get a university education as well. Mme Nzunga said that it’s the small things that we can do for others that make a big difference for those in need. By helping and encouraging Ilena we have shown her that God loves her, through many people and in many ways. This is the essence of ministry!